How Many People Are Named Elya?
Complete statistics for the name Elya: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Elya is a very rare name for boys, with only 615 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 536,159 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 84% of those named Elya being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 7 are known for their introspective nature and quest for knowledge.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 16All 623 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2019Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Elya Through the Generations
Elya has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2019 with 38 births. The majority of people named Elya are young, with 521 under 30 years old, and only 102 aged between 30 and 60. This indicates that Elya is a name embraced by younger parents, reflecting a trend towards more contemporary choices.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Elya's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Elya
How Many People Have the Name Elya?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 180 people in the United States currently share the name Elya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,841,385 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Elya a Common or Rare Name?
Elya is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Elya Mean?
Elya means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Elya in SSA data, approximately 61% are male and 39% are female.
When Was Elya Most Popular?
The name Elya reached peak popularity in 2019, with 38 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Elya?
Approximately 180 people named Elya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 180. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,841,385 Americans.
Is Elya a rare name?
Elya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,841,385 Americans has this name.
What does the name Elya mean?
Elya means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Elya more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 61% of people named Elya are male and 39% are female.
When was Elya most popular?
Elya peaked in 2019 with 38 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.